Friday, May 26, 2017

Cape & Islands - Memorial Day 2017 - Let Summer Begin!

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. It is also a day that we remember our own deceased relatives and friends. Memorial Day weekend has come to be the (un)official
start of the summer season on Cape Cod and the Islands.

For a history of Memorial Day visit
the US Memorial Day website. Weekend events include parades and ceremonies in Brewster, Bourne, Buzzards Bay,
Centerville, Eastham, Falmouth, Orleans, Sandwich, Wellfleet and Yarmouth. Also, Cape Cod Cares For The Troops will sponsor its 13th annual 24 hour "Troops in the Spotlight" observance beginning at 11:00 AM Sunday at the Kmart Plaza on Route 132 in Hyannis.

The 46th Annual Figawi Race, a well known sailing event between Hyannis and Nantucket, is held annually on Memorial Day weekend. This race, including well over 200 vessels with sailors from several states, kicks off the summer boating season.

In most towns, Memorial Day weekend officially opens the beaches for the season. Please be familiar with the rules, and get a beach sticker if you plan to spend the weekend in the sun, salt, and surf!

Now is the season for back yard barbecues, lawn flamingos, straw handbags, white jeans, flip flops, soggy beach towels, sandy floors, non-stop company and to make reservations before going out to dine on Cape Cod!